Study on Support During Threat-related Emotions

The Social Regulation of Threat-related Vigilance and Arousal

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Psychological Trauma, Historical Discrimination, Racial Emotion Regulation Social Interaction Hypervigilance Anxiety
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
45 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Nevada, Reno · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people who have been in a stable romantic relationship for at least 6 months and are fluent in English. Participants will help researchers understand how social support affects feelings of threat and stress using eye tracking technology.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am in a stable romantic relationship for 6 months or more
  • I have normal vision or my vision is corrected to normal
  • I am fluent in English

You may not be able to join if

  • I need to use hard contact lenses, bifocal contact lenses, or glasses
  • I have experienced a traumatic event within the past 4 weeks

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

This study will examine the effects of social support on threat vigilance and arousal using eye tracking. We will also test the moderating effects of trauma and discrimination history.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * In a stable romantic relationship for 6 months or more * Normal vision or corrected-to-normal vision * Fluent in English Exclusion Criteria: * If vision is corrected-to-normal, needs to use hard contact lenses, bifocal contact lenses, or glasses * Experienced a traumatic eve…
Contacts

Kylie Baer, MS

(775) 682-8145

kyliebaer@unr.edu

CONTACT

Cynthia L Lancaster, PhD

(775) 682-8145

cynthialancaster@unr.edu

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